Using The Internet Safely
Below are some games and links that are aimed at teaching children the importance of Online Safety.
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Safe Kids Quiz.
An online internet safety game. Players must answer each question correctly before they can move to the next question. A very good game for younger children.
Yahooligans!
A great directory that has over 30 fun sites that children can use safely. It also teaches children about online ethics and how to chat and surf the web safely.
Cyber Citizenship.
A Program that educates young adults and children on the possible dangers of 'cyber-crime'. It is designed to establish a sense of responsibility in young people with the hope of developing ethical and socially conscious online behavior. The website offers numerous resources and information for children, young adults, parents, teachers and anyone that might be interested in the issue of 'cyber-crime'.
The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics
Courtesy of the Computer Ethics Institute
1. Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.
2. Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work.
3. Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's computer files.
4. Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.
5. Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.
6. Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.
7. Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization or proper compensation.
8. Thou shaltnot appropriate other people's intellectual output.
9. Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing.
10. Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans.
2. Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work.
3. Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's computer files.
4. Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.
5. Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.
6. Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.
7. Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization or proper compensation.
8. Thou shaltnot appropriate other people's intellectual output.
9. Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing.
10. Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans.